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This was just an amazing collaboration with my favorite AMD. I’m just coming from The Car Care Nut channel and subscribing to yours, Jeff! Also I want to mention that you are a great listener and have a reliable and calming demeanor. I’ll start watching all your videos now. Thanks 🙏.
@@michaelscottland4239 wow thanks!! Super nice of you to say :) I have really enjoyed working with AMD on both our videos and I’m glad you want to follow my channel too :)
Very informative video. Thank you so much for this collaboration. You're the best! I am in the market for a car. I came across a 2020 Lexus LC500H and fell in love with it. I am a little nervous about purchasing this car since it will be my first hybrid. What are your thoughts / recommendations? Thank you so much.
If you have 300k miles on your car and need to replace your hybrid battery, the chances of your car lasting another 15 years and another 300k miles are slim to none. So paying to replace the hybrid battery might not be worth it. So basically the car needs to be retired after the hybrid battery goes dead. BUT....if the hybrid battery goes dead, can you still drive it? Will you get the same mpg as that same car in a non hybrid version from that point on??
Hi Jeff and Ahmed. Two smart guys. I have a 2007 Camry Hybrid I bought in auction, the battery died because it sat in auction lot for 7 months not running, it had 211000 when I bought it for $2000. Replaced the battery with an after market one that had new cells and unlimited miles warranty for $2350 installed. 2 years later and it's still going strong. One thing we have to remember, the car may have 200,000 miles but the gasoline engine really doesn't have that many miles. The gasoline engine runs between 50-60% of the time and less if it's a city car. So the wear on it is much less than a comparable gasoline engine only car.
@@henryhonda8408 I'd it actually good for an engine to be stopping and starting a lot, surely engines tend to do more miles when serviced properly and doing longer journeys, running more so they get to operating temperature. But if the engine keeps stopping and staring surely it's not going to get to operating temperature. A lot of taxis do high mileage because they are usually doing longer runs and running all the time so engine is at optimal operating temperature
I purchased a 2021 highlander hybrid platinum...my first hybrid and second highlander, and I love it. I watched The Car Care Nut videos and learned so much about how they work, why they are so great, how to take care of them, etc. His way of explaining and helping me understand the system was so much appreciated (and needed). Jeff, I watched your videos about the highlander hybrid vehicle, what it offers, how to work all the buttons, etc. was extremely helpful. Thank you!!!!!!!
I got a 2012 Camry Hybrid in 2022 with 44k miles on it. I now racked 70k miles (oil change every 5k miles due to frequent DD delivery gig) and it still gets avg: 40mpg in the summer, 32mpg in the winter. very reliable!
I bought a 2001 Prius and loved it, never had a problem My 2nd Prius was a 2008 with 245,000 miles on it. ZERO problems, sold it with 265,000 miles on it I am not afraid of buying one with over 200,000 miles on it ! My buddy who has a Prius independant shop told me major components are very available and cheap because there are a lot of wrecked Prius out there with good accessories and other Prius parts including engines and transmissions My only complaint is that it's not good to sit idling for hours and hours in a Prius The other thing is that it's not good to park a Prius for over 4 months, both batteries will discharge seriously
I got a 2015 prius with 100k miles on it and so far so good. No issues whatsoever including the battery. UPDATE-08/21/24, Prius has 142,430 miles and still runs great. Never gave me issues & just doing general maintenance along with replacing wear & tear stuff.
When two of your favorite car channels do a collaboration, especially car nut, I'm a toyota man with a 2013 prius c and have become a great DIY mechanic cuz of you and Jeff is helping me decide on my next toyota. You guys provide awesome value. I thank you both
MY TWO FAVORITE GUYS!!!!! Jeff help me choose what type 2019 Prius. Then AMD educating me on how to maintain, remedy, repair these days!! I thank God for BOTH OF U!!! 🎄🎅
For me, AMD is one of those persons that are born with the Gift of teaching. I congratulate you for having him in your chanel and I will subscribe to yours now. I've read good comments about you too. All best
It's so great to see you both together on this collab! I'm glad that I was able to connect both of you - I think it's time for all of us to get together for the collab of the year!
I'm sitting in a Toyota dealership right now. My hybrid Highlander Hybrid check light came on. Waiting for the diagnosis. $ P080. $8000. Battery replacement. Cell 14 2v below others. Welcome to California. They did a good job diagnosing, Quick, for that I thank them. .
I don't know if AMD is in a position to answer this working for Toyota but could Right-to-Repair help reduce these hybrid battery issues and is coding of parts going to keep non-dealership mechanics from staying in business and working on newer cars?
About a year and a half ago I bought a used 2018 Camry hybrid with only 13,400 miles on it from Carmax. The car looked absolutely new. Apparently an old couple bought it and hardly drove it. It now has 37,000 miles on it, and we just went on a cross country trip of 6400 miles in total comfort and no issues. Average mileage was in the mid 40s, although I get around 50 mpg when I am driving locally. This is a fantastic car. It has plenty of zip when you need it and excellent mileage when driven normally. Probably the best car I have ever owned. Thanks for the tips. I hope mine lasts at least 20 years like my 2003 Matrix that I bought new.
Understanding the dialog. The battery in reference in the video here is a large battery that makes a car be a hybrid. The name for this battery is the, Traction battery. Traction battery. "Traction" battery, because it supplies power to an electric motor that assists in turning the drive wheels of a hybrid car. All of the hybrid components together create what's known as the, Hybrid Drive System. As well, the hybrid drive system can also power the car at low speeds without use of the gas engine. This is for a regular hybrid car. Not to be confused with a plug-in hybrid which has the ability to power the car at all speeds. 12 Volt Battery. There is another battery referred to as the, 12 Volt Battery. This is a secondary battery that does not assist with traction. It's also known as being the control, or house, battery. This is a small version of a regular car battery that powers things like the radio, windshield wipers, HVAC blower, power windows, interior lighting and cruise control. As well, this battery powers the computer that sends signals for the traction battery to wake up and for the gas engine to come online. This battery is an AGM design, so it does not require any maintenance, and will last about five years. A replacement is sold at a nominal cost. Battery Longevity. One thing that's true for all batteries whether they be in a flashlight or the traction battery in a hybrid car is that temperature extremes will degrade them. Degrade not only in the amount of charge that they will hold but degrade by shortening their useful life. Batteries do best in use and in storage at a temperature of 60F degrees. It's actually 59 point something but 60F is close enough. While you can't change the outdoor temperature, you might be able to control the temperature where your car is parked when not in use. An example is, that we live in the New England region of the United States, so cold winters. I had our garage insulated and heated for when I want to work out there, but upon learning about batteries several years back, I decided that our 2013 Toyota Prius C would do better and last longer if we kept the garage heat set at 60F from late Fall, through the Winter, and into the early Springtime. Summers haven't been much of a problem as being insulated the interior of the garage remains acceptably cool. Hybrid Cooling Fan and Filter The battery cooling fan and filter are for the traction battery. Again, the temperature of the battery and its importance. Locate information for the cooling fan, its filter and care in the Owner's manual. As in the video here improper cooling of the traction battery will shorten its life. Your car may notify you with a battery overheating message in the gauge panel. I know that Toyota's will do this as described in the owner's manual for my 2013 Toyota Prius C. Traction battery overheating is something that all hybrid owners should have a basic understanding of as outlined in your owner's manual for your particular hybrid car.
@@gusrui I couldn't really answer that for you considering the severe cold weather you have. And they are also low to the ground if you have periods of deep snow. What I'll say is, look around and see if there are people driving Prius'. If you see a lot of them, that will lean toward a yes. A nice thing about the Prius is that if you have to sleep in it, the engine will automatically start and shut-down to keep the cabin heated to your desired temperature selection. And it will do the same for air conditioning. There are people that camp with their Prius for the comfort of automatic cabin temperature.
Great presentation . In love with my reliable Generation 2, 2008 Prius, with 170,000 miles. Bought new for 25K in 10/2007. It mainly garage kept and in excellent shape. Original Battery perhaps due to less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections? Also it’s not pushed going up large hills and high acceleration is minimized. Cleaned hybrid battery fan with an added cleanable filter screen at the air intake. Also easy on the battery in hot weather. Added front and rear running lights and a brighter break light. The HID headlights failed but replaced them myself by feeling my way with my hand and did not have to take the bumper off. They are much brighter than the originals. Replace the 12V battery twice. New water pump and drive belt. New left front bearing. 2 New PVC valve replacements. Fix a leak in the air-conditioning system. Replaced the front breaks once. Sometimes the dash lights go out 3 times a year when the weather gets cold. They will go back on within 50 miles of driving. Heard it’s cold solder joints on the electronics? Went 65 K on the stock tires. Then 90K with the energy saver Defender Michelin tires and replaced them with the regular Defender Michelin tires. Loss a few miles per gallon but handles better with a softer ride maybe due to new thread. The Prius is used for long trips only with an average mileage of 50+ MPG. Short trips are by bike, feet and public transit all year. It’s a beautiful sports car Barcelona RED and a sleeping camping car with a 6’ bed with great cargo capacity. Adding a portable inverter makes a 115 Volt generator for back up efficient home power with the on and off cycle of the engine. The Princess Prius is a tough survivor like the princess cat in the movie “The Incredible Journey”. The beautiful large dash display is ahead of its time with sharp graphics like a space ship. Ran out of gas, and a whole dashboard lit up including the triangle of death (indicates serious malfunction - do something now!). Fortunately filled up 1/2 mile away before the battery became too low. Never again!! It’s an adventure reliable stealth vehicle that slips through the air quietly! It does well in snow with the upgraded traction control, but has a ground clearance 0f 5.6 inches. The electric motors distribute Torque more easily which is better for snow. It has the best smooth styling of all the model years. Definitely a incognito James Bond vehicle with secret abilities never to be underestimated. So watch out!!! Soon it will become a classic antique with appreciating value.
Great video! We were actually accidental hybrid owners to start with. In 2017, our daughter had her car totaled and was struggling to find something reliable for $6,000 (her settlement check for the old car). My wife had an old, but totally reliable, 2008 Corolla which she let her have and we went shopping for a new Toyota (our family has owned them since the late-70's!). I wanted her to have an Avalon but she thinks they are too big, same for the Camry. We saw a cute light-green car and went to check it out...it was a new Prius 2. Long story short, we now have TWO Prius (2017 LE and 2021 AWD) and love them....don't know if we'll ever NOT have at least a hybrid in the future....driving 600 miles on just 10-gallons of gas is just wonderful when gas is $3.50 a gallon here.
Every one of my friends who bought a Toyota Hybrid based on my recommendation is still speaking to me. I don't think you can hope for more than that. In another decade or so when my 2005 'Toyota' needs to be replaced, I fully expect to buy one of their Hybrids.
Thanks Jeff for bringing AMD on the channel. Like you, He is a quality person and I enjoy watching his videos and learning from him. He is helping me to keep my Toyota running in top top shape.
For the past year I've been watching car review/information videos. AMD,Jeff and Scotty convinced me to order my first Toyota. It's a Rav4 hybrid. 3 to 6 months before it arrives at my dealer.
I brought my Ford fusion hybrid in to have a door window regulated replaced and the service rep at the Ford dealer said the battery was bad as the car wouldn't start. I had to tell him it was a hybrid and the gas engine doesn't always start and the electric drive motor makes very little noise but is running.
302,000 on my 2008 Highlander Hybrid and still gets 25-26 MPG in the city. Original battery. Have had almost 0 issues. Just routine maintenance. One bad TPMS sensor and recently did front struts.
306K on my 2008 Highlander Hybrid. Not certain, but I'd say I get around 21MPG. Fully charged, my hybrid battery has around 68-70% state of charge. Do you know what yours is? Trying to figure out if/when is the right time to replace the battery.
Jeff - this is the collab I needed!! Your enthusiasm and knowledge turned us into Toyota fans this year, and we bought our first because of you - the new hybrid Sienna. The Car Care Nut has helped us feel confident that we can maintain our new Sienna, and keep it for many years to come! You both are so helpful and wonderful, thank you so much ❤️
Toyota hybrids, my favorite. I've driven Prius since 2004 and I love them! What a great collaboration. Thank you both for a great video! I'd still be driving my 2005 Prius if I hadn't totaled it in an accident.
I remember when I bought my first hybrid a few years ago which was a 2013 Prius V. That car had nearly 140,000 miles on it without a single issue. I traded up for a 2018 RAV4 Hybrid and I absolutely love it and even now in the cold weather that we get in New England, I'm averaging 34-40 MPG after each fill up. I'd imagine when the weather warms up come Spring, I'll be in the low to mid 40s for MPG. The most common comment people would throw at me is the cost of replacing the hybrid battery when it fails. The argument that I've always countered with was; well what's the cost of replacing the transmission? You're looking at roughly around the same cost of replacing the hybrid battery. And with the ECVT, the failure rate of them is rare because it obviously doesn't operate like a normal transmission. I've been saying this for years every time someone throws at me the cost of replacing the hybrid battery. Which is amazing that people still think this way when hybrids now have been out for over 20 years and how much the cost of replacing the hybrid battery has gone down compared to the cost of replacing a transmission.
What gasoline are you using? I have a 2016 Rav Hybrid Ltd and I'm getting 26 mph. Was 31 mph for a while! A lot of in town driving, but do a fair share of hwy too!
@@justinesimone5343 just regular 87 octane. Weather has been constantly in the 20°- low 30° s here in Massachusetts and I’m still getting about 38 mpg with the heat on. I do about 70-75% in town driving. I usually get around 37-40 mpg on the highway. Usually let the radar cruise control do most of the high way driving and it’s fairly good at keeping me at the sweet spot of 37-40 mpg when I’m at 65-70 mph all depending on traffic flow.
I didn't know about ToyotaJeffReviews until today. Here is the thing, if Car Care Nut is friends with anyone, i am a fan of that person. I just subscribed.
I have a 2006 Lexus RX400H with 233,000 miles. Original battery and everything still works as new. Only problem I had with decreased MPG’s was a stuck rear rotor. Once that was fixed MPG’s we’re back to normal.
Most of the concern is on the battery, I don't notice anyone ask about the longevity of the hybrid electric motors, are they reliable? How long do you expect them to last? How much do they cost?
I just purchased a used 2017 Avalon hybrid Limited and it is a wonderful car I’ve only had it just for a few days never had a Hybrid and surprise at the peppiness of it however what I have found interesting is with a combination of mostly city and some highway driving I’ve not been able to average that 40 Miles per gallon and I’ve been trying to baby it just to see if I can and it has been averaging around 34 to 35 miles per gallon the car is in excellent condition from what I see and can tell and I didn’t noticed The filter or the vent for the battery looked to be clogged and I vacuumed it and cleared it out I have ordered a filter for the AC which is in the dashboard it hasn’t gotten here yet but I took the one that’s in there and it looks though it’s relatively clogged or dirty and I vacuumed it and put it back in what else could be causing the poor fuel economy
Don’t forget the 12V battery…I haven’t replaced my 8 yr old battery in my Lexus ES300H. I also haven’t needed to replace my brake pads yet…and still going strong at 110,000+ miles.
Exactly, changing the battery is not a big deal. I have a 2009 Prius that I'm ensuring goes another 200000 miles. I'm planning I'll have to do a battery in the next couple of years which should cost about $2K. Not bad to get another 200K miles.
Great video. You guys discussed and answered a lot of things that people in my country have been asking and afraid of since it's new to us since 2016 if I'm not mistaking. I shared this video in my "social media", I just don't know if they're gonna watch it though, since it's in English, even though there's a subtitle/caption. Thanks to you.
You know why people love AMD? He’s an honest, intelligent, master mechanic, who’s honest. That’s why people love him. He’s got integrity, and wouldn’t steer you in the wrong direction. That’s hard to find these days! Most mechanics are crooks!
I love this program, it’s been a good help on my personal journey with Toyota, being a Mechanic myself. I learn something new every day from watching this amazing program. AMD you are the best 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏Many blessings to you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
For me before I got my 2010 highlander hybrid I watched all of the car care nuts videos on them plus the ones on how to drive it and DIY I can do to maintain mine without going to the dealership
God bless you Jeff and AMD, amazing collaboration and both of you have changed my path from buying Hondas in the last 3 decades to buying a Toyota in the last year. Wow, what a beautiful experience owning a Toyota and can honestly say Toyotas Made in Japan models are annoyingly reliable. 😃 You are God’s best Jeff and AMD. From your friend in Toronto 🇨🇦.
Yay!! Both of you guys have assisted me in my choice of purchasing my 2021 Rav4 Hybrid (that i bought last week!) it is great to see you together. I have learned so much from the both of you. You guys are a boon to Toyota company & products. I love you both so much! ☮️
Try this question in this forum. When the hybrid battery charge is low and you press throttle to obtain max acceleration how does the engine combination works? Are both the combustion and electric engines providing max power of the car despite not charging battery? Thanks!
So great the two of you collaborated on this video. I found you both while looking to learn about my RAV4 Prime SE before I took delivery since I knew the dealer would know nothing about the Prime functions. I even sent some of AMDs videos to my dad regarding his Prius Prime. Thank you both for your videos & keep them coming.
Watching this it’s like Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, half in a cup of tea. Two of the greatest salesmen and technician in our current time. Best of luck both.
About Li Ion versus NiMH, few considerations. In true, Li Ion batteries are lighter at the same power wattage, and, depending on cells quality, they can put a higher discharge rate - meaning more power to MG2, and be still within safety range - and also they can recharge faster, meaning more regenerative braking will not be wasted, but returned to the battery. Still, NiMH are more resilient to heat and cold than Li Ion batteries -that is a fact - and just looking right now outside the window of my home, I can still be relieved that batteries on My '21 Corolla Hybrid - which by the way, are NiMH - will withstand the harsh weather, without the fear that they will degrade just by prolonged expose to winter temperatures - I do not own a garage. Good approach on this sensitive subject, thumb up from me !
He barely had 10k when I first subscribed to his channel. I knew right from the start that his subscribers would explode. Not surprised that Jeff's subscribers has gone over 100k also.
I haven't watched the video yet. I drive 70 to 80K a year. When I hit 275K my friend convinced me that the battery was going to die anytime. I bought a used one on an auction site. Some guy saw my other ad and I gave my old one to him for $150. Little did I know, a hybrid battery expert told me that, because of what I do, my battery should last me over 600K miles. I was shocked. Same with the trany and AC. Trany and AC are both 680.
Please SUBSCRIBE to my friend The Car Care Nut ruclips.net/channel/UCEKt2bUDBoRUw3wpPpDOUaA ... feel free to leave your Toyota repair, servicing, or maintenance question here for us. Jeff
What a brilliant collaboration! Where do you come up with these ideas?
This was just an amazing collaboration with my favorite AMD. I’m just coming from The Car Care Nut channel and subscribing to yours, Jeff!
Also I want to mention that you are a great listener and have a reliable and calming demeanor. I’ll start watching all your videos now. Thanks 🙏.
@@michaelscottland4239 wow thanks!! Super nice of you to say :) I have really enjoyed working with AMD on both our videos and I’m glad you want to follow my channel too :)
Very informative video. Thank you so much for this collaboration. You're the best!
I am in the market for a car. I came across a 2020 Lexus LC500H and fell in love with it. I am a little nervous about purchasing this car since it will be my first hybrid. What are your thoughts / recommendations? Thank you so much.
If you have 300k miles on your car and need to replace your hybrid battery, the chances of your car lasting another 15 years and another 300k miles are slim to none. So paying to replace the hybrid battery might not be worth it. So basically the car needs to be retired after the hybrid battery goes dead.
BUT....if the hybrid battery goes dead, can you still drive it? Will you get the same mpg as that same car in a non hybrid version from that point on??
Thank you for having me Jeff!
You did such a great job but I’m not surprised
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@@Toyotajeff ;-)
Tell Mrs. Care Car Nut I said, “Hi!”
@@Toyotajeff same
When someone is honest and makes sense subscribers just happen.
Totally agree with you
Just a quick update Car Care Nut channel is 655k and counting!
Jeff and I we used to worked together, I remember talking to him on how to bring his channel to 5000 subs and look at him now. Congrats Jeff.
Absolutely love AMD and learn a lot from him every time I listen to his videos. I'm very thankful for people like Jeff and AMD sharing Toyota content.
He is the honest guy on youtube.
I have a 14 Prius with 324k miles still running strong. No issues with the battery at all.
AMD is the best and honest mechanic in the USA , I love to watch his channel
Hi Jeff and Ahmed. Two smart guys. I have a 2007 Camry Hybrid I bought in auction, the battery died because it sat in auction lot for 7 months not running, it had 211000 when I bought it for $2000. Replaced the battery with an after market one that had new cells and unlimited miles warranty for $2350 installed. 2 years later and it's still going strong. One thing we have to remember, the car may have 200,000 miles but the gasoline engine really doesn't have that many miles. The gasoline engine runs between 50-60% of the time and less if it's a city car. So the wear on it is much less than a comparable gasoline engine only car.
My thoughts exactly on how little the gasoline engine has to work in a hybrid & should last a VERY long time.
I've had 2 hybrids.... a 2018 Honda Insight and then traded it for a new 2020 Rav4 XSE hybrid. Both are incredible hybrids!
where u get the replacement battery from? friend needs one for silverado thx
@@henryhonda8408 I'd it actually good for an engine to be stopping and starting a lot, surely engines tend to do more miles when serviced properly and doing longer journeys, running more so they get to operating temperature. But if the engine keeps stopping and staring surely it's not going to get to operating temperature. A lot of taxis do high mileage because they are usually doing longer runs and running all the time so engine is at optimal operating temperature
I've got my 2008 Prius with 233k miles on the original battery. Still gets almost 50 MPG 13 years later. No issues yet 🤞
2nd Gen Prius: carry a spare inverter water pump in the trunk. That part protects the $4,000 inverter. Awesome little car.
@@ferndog1461 you aren't kidding. Thankfully my leaking inverter pump was replaced under a recall 😄
Jesus Christ. That’s insane!
9 out of 10 drug dealers in london drive them and i bet its not to save the eco system
Channel with no content,fake stories
Hey Jeff, you and AMD are my two favorite sources, never thought I would see you both together, hope it happens again!
I purchased a 2021 highlander hybrid platinum...my first hybrid and second highlander, and I love it. I watched The Car Care Nut videos and learned so much about how they work, why they are so great, how to take care of them, etc. His way of explaining and helping me understand the system was so much appreciated (and needed). Jeff, I watched your videos about the highlander hybrid vehicle, what it offers, how to work all the buttons, etc. was extremely helpful. Thank you!!!!!!!
I got a 2012 Camry Hybrid in 2022 with 44k miles on it. I now racked 70k miles (oil change every 5k miles due to frequent DD delivery gig) and it still gets avg: 40mpg in the summer, 32mpg in the winter. very reliable!
40 mpg? That sounds pretty low should be 50+
My two favorite Toyata Resources together...what a gift
I bought a 2001 Prius and loved it, never had a problem
My 2nd Prius was a 2008 with 245,000 miles on it. ZERO problems, sold it with 265,000 miles on it
I am not afraid of buying one with over 200,000 miles on it !
My buddy who has a Prius independant shop told me major components are very available and cheap because there are a lot of wrecked Prius out there with good accessories and other Prius parts including engines and transmissions
My only complaint is that it's not good to sit idling for hours and hours in a Prius
The other thing is that it's not good to park a Prius for over 4 months, both batteries will discharge seriously
I got a 2015 prius with 100k miles on it and so far so good. No issues whatsoever including the battery. UPDATE-08/21/24, Prius has 142,430 miles and still runs great. Never gave me issues & just doing general maintenance along with replacing wear & tear stuff.
AMD is so knowledgeable and also a nice person.
Wow, great co-op guys! I’m a big fan of the Car Care Nut Chanel!
He’s so good!!
So great to see the two best, and most knowledgeable, Toyota people working together! As a retired Toyota dealer my hat is off to both of you! 👍
The two most trusted Toyota experts in RUclips!
When two of your favorite car channels do a collaboration, especially car nut, I'm a toyota man with a 2013 prius c and have become a great DIY mechanic cuz of you and Jeff is helping me decide on my next toyota. You guys provide awesome value. I thank you both
MY TWO FAVORITE GUYS!!!!! Jeff help me choose what type 2019 Prius. Then AMD educating me on how to maintain, remedy, repair these days!! I thank God for BOTH OF U!!! 🎄🎅
For me, AMD is one of those persons that are born with the Gift of teaching. I congratulate you for having him in your chanel and I will subscribe to yours now. I've read good comments about you too. All best
Thank you so much. That is so thoughtful and kind of you. I’m glad you’re part of my channel now. I look forward to talking with you.
It's so great to see you both together on this collab! I'm glad that I was able to connect both of you - I think it's time for all of us to get together for the collab of the year!
David, I think that is a great idea.
Three most trusted Toyota experts in RUclips!
@@kimdavis5631 Thank you!
Jeff indirectly sold me the hybrid and AMD has taught me how to properly care for it along with do's and don'ts. What a team!.
I have a 2007 highlander hybrid with 280k miles on it and still killing it. Original hybrid battery
Great to see my two favorite Toyota creators doing a collab!
I'm sitting in a Toyota dealership right now. My hybrid Highlander Hybrid check light came on. Waiting for the diagnosis.
$ P080. $8000. Battery replacement. Cell 14 2v below others. Welcome to California.
They did a good job diagnosing, Quick, for that I thank them. .
Sheesh.Did you get it replaced?
Too much money on battery, I think it's not worth having a hybrid if what you saved will be spent on battery replacement .
I don't know if AMD is in a position to answer this working for Toyota but could Right-to-Repair help reduce these hybrid battery issues and is coding of parts going to keep non-dealership mechanics from staying in business and working on newer cars?
This is by far the best video I have seen about hybrid cars.
About a year and a half ago I bought a used 2018 Camry hybrid with only 13,400 miles on it from Carmax. The car looked absolutely new. Apparently an old couple bought it and hardly drove it. It now has 37,000 miles on it, and we just went on a cross country trip of 6400 miles in total comfort and no issues. Average mileage was in the mid 40s, although I get around 50 mpg when I am driving locally. This is a fantastic car. It has plenty of zip when you need it and excellent mileage when driven normally. Probably the best car I have ever owned. Thanks for the tips. I hope mine lasts at least 20 years like my 2003 Matrix that I bought new.
Understanding the dialog. The battery in reference in the video here is a large battery that makes a car be a hybrid. The name for this battery is the, Traction battery.
Traction battery.
"Traction" battery, because it supplies power to an electric motor that assists in turning the drive wheels of a hybrid car. All of the hybrid components together create what's known as the, Hybrid Drive System. As well, the hybrid drive system can also power the car at low speeds without use of the gas engine. This is for a regular hybrid car. Not to be confused with a plug-in hybrid which has the ability to power the car at all speeds.
12 Volt Battery.
There is another battery referred to as the, 12 Volt Battery. This is a secondary battery that does not assist with traction.
It's also known as being the control, or house, battery. This is a small version of a regular car battery that powers things like the radio, windshield wipers, HVAC blower, power windows, interior lighting and cruise control. As well, this battery powers the computer that sends signals for the traction battery to wake up and for the gas engine to come online.
This battery is an AGM design, so it does not require any maintenance, and will last about five years. A replacement is sold at a nominal cost.
Battery Longevity.
One thing that's true for all batteries whether they be in a flashlight or the traction battery in a hybrid car is that temperature extremes will degrade them. Degrade not only in the amount of charge that they will hold but degrade by shortening their useful life. Batteries do best in use and in storage at a temperature of 60F degrees. It's actually 59 point something but 60F is close enough. While you can't change the outdoor temperature, you might be able to control the temperature where your car is parked when not in use. An example is, that we live in the New England region of the United States, so cold winters. I had our garage insulated and heated for when I want to work out there, but upon learning about batteries several years back, I decided that our 2013 Toyota Prius C would do better and last longer if we kept the garage heat set at 60F from late Fall, through the Winter, and into the early Springtime. Summers haven't been much of a problem as being insulated the interior of the garage remains acceptably cool.
Hybrid Cooling Fan and Filter
The battery cooling fan and filter are for the traction battery. Again, the temperature of the battery and its importance.
Locate information for the cooling fan, its filter and care in the Owner's manual. As in the video here improper cooling of the traction battery will shorten its life.
Your car may notify you with a battery overheating message in the gauge panel. I know that Toyota's will do this as described in the owner's manual for my 2013 Toyota Prius C. Traction battery overheating is something that all hybrid owners should have a basic understanding of as outlined in your owner's manual for your particular hybrid car.
Would you recommend owing a Prius in Alaska?
@@gusrui I couldn't really answer that for you considering the severe cold weather you have. And they are also low to the ground if you have periods of deep snow. What I'll say is, look around and see if there are people driving Prius'. If you see a lot of them, that will lean toward a yes. A nice thing about the Prius is that if you have to sleep in it, the engine will automatically start and shut-down to keep the cabin heated to your desired temperature selection. And it will do the same for air conditioning. There are people that camp with their Prius for the comfort of automatic cabin temperature.
Great presentation . In love with my reliable Generation 2, 2008 Prius, with 170,000 miles. Bought new for 25K in 10/2007. It mainly garage kept and in excellent shape. Original Battery perhaps due to less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections? Also it’s not pushed going up large hills and high acceleration is minimized. Cleaned hybrid battery fan with an added cleanable filter screen at the air intake. Also easy on the battery in hot weather. Added front and rear running lights and a brighter break light. The HID headlights failed but replaced them myself by feeling my way with my hand and did not have to take the bumper off. They are much brighter than the originals. Replace the 12V battery twice. New water pump and drive belt. New left front bearing. 2 New PVC valve replacements. Fix a leak in the air-conditioning system. Replaced the front breaks once. Sometimes the dash lights go out 3 times a year when the weather gets cold. They will go back on within 50 miles of driving. Heard it’s cold solder joints on the electronics? Went 65 K on the stock tires. Then 90K with the energy saver Defender Michelin tires and replaced them with the regular Defender Michelin tires. Loss a few miles per gallon but handles better with a softer ride maybe due to new thread. The Prius is used for long trips only with an average mileage of 50+ MPG. Short trips are by bike, feet and public transit all year. It’s a beautiful sports car Barcelona RED and a sleeping camping car with a 6’ bed with great cargo capacity. Adding a portable inverter makes a 115 Volt generator for back up efficient home power with the on and off cycle of the engine. The Princess Prius is a tough survivor like the princess cat in the movie “The Incredible Journey”. The beautiful large dash display is ahead of its time with sharp graphics like a space ship. Ran out of gas, and a whole dashboard lit up including the triangle of death (indicates serious malfunction - do something now!). Fortunately filled up 1/2 mile away before the battery became too low. Never again!!
It’s an adventure reliable stealth vehicle that slips through the air quietly! It does well in snow with the upgraded traction control, but has a ground clearance 0f 5.6 inches. The electric motors distribute Torque more easily which is better for snow. It has the best smooth styling of all the model years. Definitely a incognito James Bond vehicle with secret abilities never to be underestimated. So watch out!!! Soon it will become a classic antique with appreciating value.
These two channels helped me got two cars in the last 60 days. Picked up a 2021 4Runner premium and a 2021 Avalon limited hybrid. Thanks fellas!!!
Great video! We were actually accidental hybrid owners to start with. In 2017, our daughter had her car totaled and was struggling to find something reliable for $6,000 (her settlement check for the old car). My wife had an old, but totally reliable, 2008 Corolla which she let her have and we went shopping for a new Toyota (our family has owned them since the late-70's!). I wanted her to have an Avalon but she thinks they are too big, same for the Camry. We saw a cute light-green car and went to check it out...it was a new Prius 2. Long story short, we now have TWO Prius (2017 LE and 2021 AWD) and love them....don't know if we'll ever NOT have at least a hybrid in the future....driving 600 miles on just 10-gallons of gas is just wonderful when gas is $3.50 a gallon here.
Every one of my friends who bought a Toyota Hybrid based on my recommendation is still speaking to me. I don't think you can hope for more than that. In another decade or so when my 2005 'Toyota' needs to be replaced, I fully expect to buy one of their Hybrids.
Two Prius? Two Prius's? Two Pruii? Two Priii?
sadfur8728: I saw what you did there!! (-;
Thanks Jeff for bringing AMD on the channel. Like you, He is a quality person and I enjoy watching his videos and learning from him. He is helping me to keep my Toyota running in top top shape.
For the past year I've been watching car review/information videos. AMD,Jeff and Scotty convinced me to order my first Toyota. It's a Rav4 hybrid. 3 to 6 months before it arrives at my dealer.
Wow that is really cool. And you have good consultants helping you ha ha. Let me know when it comes in
Oh this is the crossover I always wanted and didn't know existed.
I brought my Ford fusion hybrid in to have a door window regulated replaced and the service rep at the Ford dealer said the battery was bad as the car wouldn't start. I had to tell him it was a hybrid and the gas engine doesn't always start and the electric drive motor makes very little noise but is running.
302,000 on my 2008 Highlander Hybrid and still gets 25-26 MPG in the city. Original battery. Have had almost 0 issues. Just routine maintenance. One bad TPMS sensor and recently did front struts.
306K on my 2008 Highlander Hybrid. Not certain, but I'd say I get around 21MPG. Fully charged, my hybrid battery has around 68-70% state of charge. Do you know what yours is? Trying to figure out if/when is the right time to replace the battery.
Jeff - this is the collab I needed!! Your enthusiasm and knowledge turned us into Toyota fans this year, and we bought our first because of you - the new hybrid Sienna. The Car Care Nut has helped us feel confident that we can maintain our new Sienna, and keep it for many years to come! You both are so helpful and wonderful, thank you so much ❤️
Toyota hybrids, my favorite. I've driven Prius since 2004 and I love them! What a great collaboration. Thank you both for a great video! I'd still be driving my 2005 Prius if I hadn't totaled it in an accident.
Thank you Jeff and AMD! Love the collaboration.
In Singapore, I changed the hybrid battery for the 2010 Toyota Camry hybrid (2.4L) for SGD 5,600. That was about 6 years ago.
AMD is no longer working for Toyota. He has his own shop now. Good for him. Good job Jeff and AMD!
I remember when I bought my first hybrid a few years ago which was a 2013 Prius V. That car had nearly 140,000 miles on it without a single issue. I traded up for a 2018 RAV4 Hybrid and I absolutely love it and even now in the cold weather that we get in New England, I'm averaging 34-40 MPG after each fill up. I'd imagine when the weather warms up come Spring, I'll be in the low to mid 40s for MPG. The most common comment people would throw at me is the cost of replacing the hybrid battery when it fails. The argument that I've always countered with was; well what's the cost of replacing the transmission? You're looking at roughly around the same cost of replacing the hybrid battery. And with the ECVT, the failure rate of them is rare because it obviously doesn't operate like a normal transmission. I've been saying this for years every time someone throws at me the cost of replacing the hybrid battery. Which is amazing that people still think this way when hybrids now have been out for over 20 years and how much the cost of replacing the hybrid battery has gone down compared to the cost of replacing a transmission.
What gasoline are you using? I have a 2016 Rav Hybrid Ltd and I'm getting 26 mph. Was 31 mph for a while! A lot of in town driving, but do a fair share of hwy too!
@@justinesimone5343 just regular 87 octane. Weather has been constantly in the 20°- low 30° s here in Massachusetts and I’m still getting about 38 mpg with the heat on. I do about 70-75% in town driving. I usually get around 37-40 mpg on the highway. Usually let the radar cruise control do most of the high way driving and it’s fairly good at keeping me at the sweet spot of 37-40 mpg when I’m at 65-70 mph all depending on traffic flow.
I didn't know about ToyotaJeffReviews until today. Here is the thing, if Car Care Nut is friends with anyone, i am a fan of that person. I just subscribed.
Jeff sharing your knowledge certifies your importance to a better world.
I'm glad to see 2 of my favorite guys on toyota content doing videos together,also a subscriber of both of them,thank you guys.
I have a 2006 Lexus RX400H with 233,000 miles. Original battery and everything still works as new. Only problem I had with decreased MPG’s was a stuck rear rotor. Once that was fixed MPG’s we’re back to normal.
This is amazing! Looking forward to buy myself a 2009-2012 Lexus RX 450h. 👍
Great video. The car care nut is one of the best. Thanks for having him on.
Most of the concern is on the battery, I don't notice anyone ask about the longevity of the hybrid electric motors, are they reliable? How long do you expect them to last? How much do they cost?
Beautifully simple explanations of hybrid technology. Thanks to you both, now I need find a new RAV4 Hybrid for my family.
I love talking to the mechanic. Thank you.
I just purchased a used 2017 Avalon hybrid Limited and it is a wonderful car I’ve only had it just for a few days never had a Hybrid and surprise at the peppiness of it however what I have found interesting is with a combination of mostly city and some highway driving I’ve not been able to average that 40 Miles per gallon and I’ve been trying to baby it just to see if I can and it has been averaging around 34 to 35 miles per gallon the car is in excellent condition from what I see and can tell and I didn’t noticed The filter or the vent for the battery looked to be clogged and I vacuumed it and cleared it out I have ordered a filter for the AC which is in the dashboard it hasn’t gotten here yet but I took the one that’s in there and it looks though it’s relatively clogged or dirty and I vacuumed it and put it back in what else could be causing the poor fuel economy
AMD the great honest youtuber. Respect to both of you.
That's pretty cool you are interviewing him. I enjoyed watching both your channels!
That’s awesome thanks!!
I had to take a double take! I subscribe to both you! Awesome seeing you on the same video!
When I started looking into buying a Toyota Sienna this channel and the car care nut are the best resources.
My 2013 Lexus is300h still feels solid and smooth at 173000 miles. The battery still allows full EV mode and averages 56mpg.
Thecarnut is a godly man. Very knowledgable and educational.
10 years of experience an expert does not make.
30 years is when you are a true master.
I am a subscriber to Car Car Nut already. He is a wealth of information.
Don’t forget the 12V battery…I haven’t replaced my 8 yr old battery in my Lexus ES300H. I also haven’t needed to replace my brake pads yet…and still going strong at 110,000+ miles.
Exactly, changing the battery is not a big deal. I have a 2009 Prius that I'm ensuring goes another 200000 miles. I'm planning I'll have to do a battery in the next couple of years which should cost about $2K. Not bad to get another 200K miles.
AMD is awesome! Very honest and knowledgeable. Can someone tell me what Toyota does with the old batteries? Can they be recycled?
Great video. You guys discussed and answered a lot of things that people in my country have been asking and afraid of since it's new to us since 2016 if I'm not mistaking.
I shared this video in my "social media", I just don't know if they're gonna watch it though, since it's in English, even though there's a subtitle/caption. Thanks to you.
The auto collab of all collabs....The 2 🐐🐐
I really like To listen to AMD because he so relatable. AMD seems to like to teach .
He’s an even better person “in real life”….Nothing but a friend and a gentleman
You know why people love AMD? He’s an honest, intelligent, master mechanic, who’s honest. That’s why people love him. He’s got integrity, and wouldn’t steer you in the wrong direction. That’s hard to find these days! Most mechanics are crooks!
Thank you both. As much as I love to watch and learn from each of you individually, you’re even better as a team!
What a great Q&A! Thanks for the share
I love this program, it’s been a good help on my personal journey with Toyota, being a Mechanic myself. I learn something new every day from watching this amazing program. AMD you are the best 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏Many blessings to you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amd really makes sense.
Yes, watch AMD’s videos all the time!
Honesty goes a long way
Great set of questions - right to the point, and the important stuff. And you asked the right guy. I love AMD.
He’s outstanding and a genuine person in real life too :)
very helpful video and I am subscriber to both of you..solid video....✅️💯
2 of my favorite RUclips greats!! 👍
( not mentioned, brake pads last 3x !! )
most NYC & L.A. Cabs are Hybrid for a reason
Thanks guys both for your great video together. Both of you are super Toyota stars ✨👍👍
Love the collaborating together ❤️
My 2007 Escape hybrid is doing great with original battery. 128,000 miles. Rust is killing it here in Michigan.
For me before I got my 2010 highlander hybrid I watched all of the car care nuts videos on them plus the ones on how to drive it and DIY I can do to maintain mine without going to the dealership
God bless you Jeff and AMD, amazing collaboration and both of you have changed my path from buying Hondas in the last 3 decades to buying a Toyota in the last year. Wow, what a beautiful experience owning a Toyota and can honestly say Toyotas Made in Japan models are annoyingly reliable. 😃
You are God’s best Jeff and AMD. From your friend in Toronto 🇨🇦.
No god we trust! No evidence no gods!
Got a 2006 Prius with 150,000 miles. No issues.
I learned a lot of my Toyota 4runner from AMD what a great guy
Car care nut guy is awesome. Learned so much from him!
Great video and exchange. Good chemistry for both speakers. More DIY maintenance videos for all hybrids. Specifically 2016-2018 rav4 hybrid plz :)
Yay!! Both of you guys have assisted me in my choice of purchasing my 2021 Rav4 Hybrid (that i bought last week!) it is great to see you together.
I have learned so much from the both of you. You guys are a boon to Toyota company & products.
I love you both so much! ☮️
Car Care Nut is in the bag for Toyota...
Try this question in this forum. When the hybrid battery charge is low and you press throttle to obtain max acceleration how does the engine combination works? Are both the combustion and electric engines providing max power of the car despite not charging battery? Thanks!
The battery in my 2012 Prius Plug-In with 150,000 miles shows no signs of age or degradation. Still healthy.
So great the two of you collaborated on this video. I found you both while looking to learn about my RAV4 Prime SE before I took delivery since I knew the dealer would know nothing about the Prime functions. I even sent some of AMDs videos to my dad regarding his Prius Prime. Thank you both for your videos & keep them coming.
Watching this it’s like Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, half in a cup of tea. Two of the greatest salesmen and technician in our current time. Best of luck both.
AMD is great. He seems to have great integrity. Encyclopedic knowledge.
About Li Ion versus NiMH, few considerations. In true, Li Ion batteries are lighter at the same power wattage, and, depending on cells quality, they can put a higher discharge rate - meaning more power to MG2, and be still within safety range - and also they can recharge faster, meaning more regenerative braking will not be wasted, but returned to the battery.
Still, NiMH are more resilient to heat and cold than Li Ion batteries -that is a fact - and just looking right now outside the window of my home, I can still be relieved that batteries on My '21 Corolla Hybrid - which by the way, are NiMH - will withstand the harsh weather, without the fear that they will degrade just by prolonged expose to winter temperatures - I do not own a garage.
Good approach on this sensitive subject, thumb up from me !
2012 Camry with original battery...260k miles! Not a day in the shop! I says sell, but the missus won't let it go.
AMD and ToyotaJeff are my favorite Toyota source on RUclips.... long time subscriber of both! :)
Woww not too long ago he had just received the 100k subscribers plate. Now he's up to almost 200k.
He barely had 10k when I first subscribed to his channel. I knew right from the start that his subscribers would explode. Not surprised that Jeff's subscribers has gone over 100k also.
thanks just bought rav 4 hybrid my third rav 2 tacos 1 cressida in my history
I haven't watched the video yet. I drive 70 to 80K a year. When I hit 275K my friend convinced me that the battery was going to die anytime. I bought a used one on an auction site. Some guy saw my other ad and I gave my old one to him for $150. Little did I know, a hybrid battery expert told me that, because of what I do, my battery should last me over 600K miles. I was shocked. Same with the trany and AC. Trany and AC are both 680.